Justin Hunte

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Justin Hunte is Brand Ambassador of HipHopDX and hosts The Breakdown and #DXLive. A former Editor-in-Chief of DX, Hunte’s been featured on Revolt TV’s “Revolt Live” and the AllOutShow on SiriusXM, as well as in Billboard magazine, digital campaigns for Lexus, Honda, Brisk, and Simple Mobile. Prior to joining HipHopDX, Hunte spent 5 years working in investment banking at Banc Of America/Merrill Lynch and has covered music, politics, and culture for numerous publications. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California. @TheCompanyMan on all socials.

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Exile - 4TRK MIND

"4 Trk Mind" is another reminder that, on the boards, Exile can do anything.

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Homeboy Sandman Looks To "Kool Herc" Album, Talks A3C & Stones Throw And Decries Violent Rap

BoySand looks at the recent Troy Davis execution and Smif-n-Wessun album release party incident as reasons to look closely at what's going on around us, as he gears up for new projects and A3C event.

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Freeway Confirms An Upcoming Project With Brother Ali, Talks Young Jeezy Signing Rumors, And Previews A3C

Philly Freezer explains the jewels he learned working with Rhymesayers, and how Islam may view music of all kinds, as he gears up for Thursday night's HipHopDX showcase at Atlanta's Masquerade for A3C.

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J-Live Speaks As Emcee, Deejay & Producer, Explains Bridging Gap Between Masta Ace And TiRon

The Brooklyn veteran speaks about his new Triple Threat album "Said Person Of That Ability," as the onetime DJ Premier and Prince Paul collaborator nods to Tanya Morgan, YC The Cynic and Masta Ace.

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9th Wonder - The Wonder Years

This is a Hip Hop album, complete with the wondrous elements consistent with a broader musical appreciation. And it just might be 9th Wonder's best yet.

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Immortal Technique Documentary "The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique" Begins Festival Circuit

Exclusive: The New York emcee's documentary hit the Harlem Film Festival, and portrays the life of an underground Hip Hip juggernaut.

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Oddisee - Rock Creek Park

"Rock Creek Park" seamlessly blends live percussion with strings and blips and riffs and grooves.

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Smoke DZA - Rolling Stoned

Smoke DZA has always played a suitable Robin and, on Rolling Stoned, he's still a ways away from driving the Bat Mobile.

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You Ain't No DJ

The Company Man returns with a look at celebrity DJs and how they compare to the once scorned crop of rapper-turned-actors.

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Ski Beatz - 24 Hour Karate School, Pt. 2

There's something special going down in Dame's DD172 and Ski is the conductor. He has an ability to match rhyme to beat with seemingly limitless boundaries.

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DXnext: Gods'Illa

The DMV's brotherly trio breaks down working their self-titled debut, getting Erykah Badu's deejay alias hosting their "CPR Blend Tape," and strong influence from Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest.

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Roc Marciano & Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No) - Greneberg

They don't need to pander to an industry of cool. GreneBerg stands triumphantly on a plateau away from the plastic.

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T3 (Slum Village) - 3iller

T3 keeps it quick & sleek on 3iller. In 5 tracks, he talks tits & ass, cypher rhymes, whips & Slum Village - not a bad balance, yet not a fresh balance either.

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Trae Tha Truth's 10 Biggest Moments For Houston Hip Hop

The ABN leader breaks down 10 major moments for DX, including Bun B stealing the show on Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'," Geto Boys on magazine covers and the death of Big Hawk.

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Kreayshawn Discusses Sony Deal, Riding Around With "White In The Trunk"

Exclusive: The East Oakland, California YouTube sensation reveals her past, her many influences, and why her million-views is not an overnight achievement, but years in the making.

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Yelawolf Talks Dealing With Hecklers, Thought Process Behind "Trunk Muzik"

Exclusive: The Alabama emcee explains the difference between being a lyricist and a songwriter and how Eminem is the best example of both.

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Vast Aire - OX 2010: A Street Odyssey

The 15-track LP's aggressive boom-bap backdrop and sinister cypher rhymes harken the days when street records ran the airwaves. At it's best, it's refreshing.

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Knoc-Turn'Al Breaks Down Ghostwriting For Dr. Dre, Details "Knoc's Ville"

Exclusive: The west coast veteran explains how Dr. Dre-related royalties allowed his five-year hiatus, and why he did not appreciate Jay-Z using his song for the "Super Ugly" Nas diss.

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Daz Dillinger - D.A.Z.

D.A.Z. reeks of the stereotypical producer-rapper album: beat focused, short on content, long on guest appearances.

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Mack 10 & Glasses Malone (as Mack & Malone) - Money Music

When word spread about this Boss meets Henchman collaboration called Money Music, it was clear what to expect: reality-laced raps loaded with replay value.

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Mack 10 & Glasses Malone: A Gangster And A Gentleman

Glasses Malone speaks about the excitement of his first retail project, while Mack 10 speaks about his revived Hoo-Bangin' Records, and their shared opinions of L.A.'s restored lyricism.

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